IOC Faces Backlash Over Proposed Universal 'Sex Testing' for Female Athletes

• Over 80 human rights and sports advocacy groups oppose IOC's reported plans for universal genetic sex testing.
• Proposed measures include mandatory genetic verification for all female athletes and a blanket ban on transgender and intersex athletes in women’s events.
• Critics, including Sport & Rights Alliance, warn of a "catastrophic erosion of women’s rights and safety."
• Advocates argue policies violate privacy, increase discrimination, and pose safeguarding risks, especially for minors.
• IOC states no final decisions have been made, with discussions ongoing by the Protection of the Female Category Working Group.